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Halloween in State Parks

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

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Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins and goodies…and
State parks across Texas are gearing up for some frightening family fun.

October 20th, the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historical Site, on the Gulf Coast, is holding a Haunted Hayride from 7 to 9 pm. Games, goodies and a spooky storyteller will be on hand for brave visitors.

In North Texas, Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site and Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway host a Ghost Walk from 8 to 9 PM on October 27th. But don’t worry; all the ghosts are friendly on this trail.

For those looking for ghost stories, the Mission Tejas State Park, in East Texas, is hosting Fireside Storytelling on October 27th. Ranger John Tatum, a member of the Tejas Storytellers Association will be on hand from 7:30 to 9 pm. Not all the stories will be ghost stories but all will be age appropriate.

If you are looking for something a little batty in South Texas, don’t pass up the World Birding Center’s, 2nd Annual Halloween Fest on October 27th. The fest features programs on bats, kids costume contests, night hikes and more.

For more information on these and other Halloween events across Texas, visit passporttotexas.org.

That’s our show…with research and writing help from Kate Lipinski… For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

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Longhorn Cavern — Simple Sounds

Monday, October 15th, 2007

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If you’re in the mood for something different, how about attending a concert in Longhorn Cavern?

We will have a jazz piano concert in the cavern on October the twentieth; it’s a one time, rare, occasion.

Kaye Barlow is Operations Manager at the site, located nine miles southwest of Burnet, in the Texas Hill Country. A piano concert in a cavern is no easy feat.

We had a piano mover who approached me and said, “Have you ever had a piano in the cave?” And I said, “Well, no. It’s kind of hard to get one down there.” So he said, “If I move a piano into the cavern at my expense, will you have a piano player?” I said, “Yes.”

The rest is musical history. Jazz pianist Joseph Cordi will perform in Longhorn Cavern on Saturday, October twentieth. Reservations are highly recommended. Go to passporttotexas.org for complete concert details.

You probably will not have an opportunity to hear anything like this again.

[music begins]

That’s our show for today… [I’m the piano man…] you’re listening to Joseph Cordi…[music…] For Texas Parks and Wildlife [music] I’m Cecilia Nasti.

[Finish out show with Joseph Cordi’s song]
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October 20, 2007 — Longhorn Cavern SP — Simple Sounds Concert in the Cave — A unique way to enjoy Longhorn Cavern State Park in the “original indoors.” Join us for Joseph Cordi, http://www.josephcordi.com/, jazz piano player and vocalist for our concerts in the cave series. Cordi helps to bring the “live music capital of the world” to the beautiful Hill Country at the park. Come for dinner and stay for the music. The show with diner is $25, and without dinner is $15. The concert will be followed by a complimentary coffee and hot chocolate social where you get to meet the artist. Dinner check-in is 4:45, and dinner is served at 5:00 p.m.. Concert check-in is 5:45, and the show ends at 8:30 p.m.; for more information, visit http://www.longhorncaverns.com. (877) 441-2283 or (512) 756-4680.

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Longhorn Cavern Wild Cave Tour

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

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If you’re fit, flexible and like crawling around on your hands and knees – make reservations to go on the Wild Cave Tour at Longhorn Cavern State Park.

This is billed as an adventure tour. And, it’s about one and half to two hours in length. And it’s a crawling tour, or what people refer to as a flashlight tour.

Kaye Barlow, Operations Manager at the site, says this tour is physically demanding.

That means it is not recommended for anyone who is physically out of shape, or who is very large. We’ve had people of size that have gone through with no problem, but they’re in good shape.

If you’re strong, flexible and able to crawl extended distances without pain, discomfort, or frequent stopping, you may enjoy this tour. The cavern is nine miles southwest of Burnet in the Hill Country; wild cave participants access parts of the cavern that are not seen on any other tour.

There are small passageways, and getting dirty is definitely part of this tour. It’s not recommended for every guest. Equipment is required, like hard hats, elbow and knee pads, and flashlight. You can bring your own or rent for us. Generally it’s on Saturdays, but we also take reservations at other times during the week, providing you have six people that want to go. And then, we can get a tour guide.

The cost of the tour is $35; $50, if you rent equipment from the park. Find registration information at passporttotexas.org.

That’s our show for today… For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.
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September 2007 — Longhorn Cavern SP — Wild Cave Tour — Explore the caverns the way the early spelunkers did. Our experienced guide will take you to primitive parts of the cave not seen on the regular walking tour. You will crawl, climb and scoot through tight spaces. Special equipment, hardhat (required), flashlight, elbow and knee pads, are highly recommended for this tour. Bring your own or rent from us for $15 for the whole package. 9:30-11:30 a.m.; fee $35 per person; reservations required (877) 441-2283 or (512) 756-4680

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TPWD Expo: Finding Your Passion

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

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You are days away from the best outdoor festival around – Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo, at Parks and Wildlife headquarters in Austin.

Expo is held the first weekend in October, held from nine to five and it’s free.

Expo Director, Ernie Gammage, says attendees are bound to find an outdoor activity to capture their imaginations.

The idea is to come to Expo, and find your passion: What are those things that really seem to be fun to you, and then go out and explore them.

Your outdoor adventures needn’t end with Expo.

At almost every activity, a visitor can pick up what we call the 101 Guides, which is a very basic little brochure about that next step. Are there fishing clubs? Are there magazines? Where can I find information on the web or in the library? Where are places to go? And you can pick all of that up at Expo.

Bring the family, but leave skateboards, bikes, Rollerblades and your pet at home. Expo is best experienced on foot, and without Fido.

If you and your family are looking for something to do that can open a whole new world of the outdoors and togetherness for you – come on down to the Expo.

Find links to Expo information at passporttotexas.org.

That’s our show for today – Remember: Life’s Better Outside — For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

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TPWD Expo: Geocaching

Monday, September 17th, 2007

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There’s something new and different at Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo this year, and it’s called geocaching.

Geocaching is a fun, fun, family activity that gets moms, dads and kids, and whoever else, into the outdoors, to try to find a prize. The prize has been put there by other geocahers; you use a GPS unit, and wander around and try to find out where they prize is hidden.

Expo Director, Ernie Gammage.

At Expo, we’ll have a new geocaching activity that will actually train people on how to geocache; and we’ll have GPS units for those who don’t have their own, so you can actually try it out, and yes, we will have prizes stashed around Expo.

This activity is in keeping with the agency’s mission.

Because it’s a reason for people to go into our state parks. There is probably no better place to experience the variety, the topography, the flora, the fauna of Texas than in our state parks; and what a great place to geocache and see all of these wonders.

Expo is Saturday and Sunday, October sixth and seventh from nine to five…on the grounds of Parks and Wildlife HQ in Austin….and its free. Find links to more information when you log onto passporttotexas.org.

That’s our show for today… For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.
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Learn more about Geocaching: http://www.texasgeocaching.com

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